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DY57 UEH

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,150 mi
Last recorded131,150 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto83,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 UEH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 131,150 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 127,148 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 126,949 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 122,832 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 111,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 111,354 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking (fuel filter/fuel sensor area) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (showing white to rear) (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test (mobile phone holder) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 100,654 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test (mobile phone holder) ()

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (close to steering rack union) (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (worn on outer edge) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (no noise or roughness detected) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,319 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear fuel filter damp but no obvious leak

Pass 18 Oct 2019 91,593 miles

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test (sat nav holder removed) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (slight play but no noise when rotated) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 87,962 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 81,999 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,969 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 56,669 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 39,026 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 32,655 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 27,084 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 27,084 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 21,764 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 16,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 16,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto?

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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DY57 UEH is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 83,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY57 UEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY57 UEH registered?

DY57 UEH is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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